I, Claudius, the BBC’s iconic adaptation of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius and Claudius the God books, is coming to BritBox UK next month. Starring Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, John Hurt, and Patrick Stewart, the series proved one of the corporation’s most successful drama serials of all time. Other highlights joining the service are Judi Dench and Billy … [Read more...] about BBC classic I, Claudius is coming to BritBox next month
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ITV to combine BritBox and ITV Hub into single service
ITV is launching a new streaming service which will “thousands of hours” of shows which can be watched for free with adverts or, in return for a monthly subscription, ad-free. As well as its own content, ITVX will include BritBox – which will be included in the subscription tier – and other content from third parties, plus a range of advert supported streamed channels … [Read more...] about ITV to combine BritBox and ITV Hub into single service
BritBox UK releases Sanditon trailer
BritBox UK has released a trailer for the second series of Sanditon which arrives on the service from March 21st. The series is based on Jane Austen’s unfinished final novel and produced by Red Planet Pictures and has been ordered by Masterpiece with BritBox UK acting as a co-producer. Series one, which aired in the UK on ITV in 2019, finale left fans in suspense and … [Read more...] about BritBox UK releases Sanditon trailer
Abacus strikes multi-territory deal with BritBox for new docuseries celebrating British cinema
Reel Britannia, a new four-part documentary series celebrating British cinema, is coming to BritBox audiences in the UK, US, Canada, and South Africa. The series is the latest project from Jon Spira and Hank Starrs who also helmed Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman – which currently streaming on BritBox UK – and Elstree 1976. Abacus Media … [Read more...] about Abacus strikes multi-territory deal with BritBox for new docuseries celebrating British cinema
Hugh Laurie’s adaptation of Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? is coming BritBox UK
BritBox UK is to bring Hugh Laurie’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, to subscribers this Spring. The three-part drama was produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited and commissioned by BritBox North America. Laurie, who also appears in the role of Dr. Nicholson, directed the series. Will Poulter and Lucy Boynton … [Read more...] about Hugh Laurie’s adaptation of Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? is coming BritBox UK
